Getting To Know The U.S. Tryout Pool: Megan Whittle

This week we're catching up with some of the players selected to the 2014-2015 U.S. Women's Team Tryout Pool. Here's what McDonogh All-American and ILWomen's No.1 recruit, Megan Whittle (Maryland '18), had to say in preparation for this weekend's tryout:

(Photo Courtesy: The Baltimore Sun)

Megan Whittle

Alma Mater: Maryland '18

Position: Attack

U.S. Team Experience: N/A

ILW: The National Team tryout is always one of the most challenging, rigorous weekends of the year. How have you been physically preparing for the three-day tryout?

MW: I'm lucky enough to have a year-round personal trainer and nutritionist to help me with my lifting. On top of that, I've been running indoor track for the past four years in high school and keeping up those sprinting workouts to keep me in the best possible running shape. Now, I'm focusing on getting mentally ready to compete against the best.

ILW: This will be your first time trying out for the U.S. Team. What are you most looking forward to in this opportunity?

MW: I'm looking foward to the overall experience and being able to work with and learn from the best.

ILW: You’ll be heading to College Park this fall and playing for the reigning national champions. A number of Terps will be trying out alongside you this weekend in Georgetown. Who are some of those players you’re most looking forward to competing with and against this weekend?

MW: They're some players like Taylor Cummings, who I've played with at McDonogh for a few years, and I've played against many of the other girls over the years. I'm especially excited to see my Maryland coaches, Caitlyn McFadden and Alex Aust, in action and get a chance to play along side them.

ILW: Maryland’s roster boasts some McDonogh grads already. Are you looking forward to playing with some of your former high school teammates again next spring?

MW: Definitely! It will be great to be on the field again with Taylor and Casey Pepperman. I'm also excited because we have a number of current McDonogh underclassman choosing to play at College Park in the next few years.

ILW: You’ll be making the jump from high school to college lacrosse — and possibly even right onto the international circuit. What are you looking forward to most about making the next leap as a player?

MW: I'm looking foward to the challange of playing with the best players and against the best competition. I'm excited to work to improve all the aspects of my game in that process.

ILW: What would be the most rewarding aspect of making the U.S. Team?

MW: It's an honor to be invited to tryout in the first place, and I know I have a lot of work ahead of me. I'm honored to get involved in the U.S. Team system to contribute to it's success in any way possible.